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High School Pastor

Christ Community Church
St. Charles, Illinois, United States

Date Posted: 05/29/2014

Categories: Youth Pastor

Denominations: Non-Denominational

Church Size: 4001 to 5000

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

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The primary responsibility for this position is to serve Christ Community Church by providing leadership to the High School ministry at the St. Charles campus. Expectations of leadership include: casting the vision for high school ministry under the umbrella
of CCC Student Ministries; recruiting, training and caring for volunteer teams; planning and implementing ministry programs and events; serving as the primary teaching pastor for high school students; and shepherding students to a deeper understanding of God’s
word and a more intimate relationship with Christ.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT

Serves as a key contributor on the strategic development of SM programs, events and initiatives for the entire ministry season

Maintains a high priority and balance of both evangelism and discipleship within the ministry goals, calendar and regular emphasis

Together with the Student Ministries Director, sets the direction for the high school ministry in consideration of the purpose and priorities of the ministry, as well as resources available at each local campus

Mentors and collaborates with the High School pastors at each extension campus

MINISTRY EXECUTION (Ongoing/Seasonal/One-Time)

Provides leadership for HS ministry events by: facilitating an effective planning process, ensuring effective communication to students, leaders and parents; overseeing event implementation; and performing a comprehensive evaluation to provide feedback
on the relative value of each event with respect to the local campuses and to Student Ministries as a whole

Ensures that all paid and volunteer staff within High School ministry at the St. Charles campus are hired or recruited in a manner consistent with CCC’s interview/selection process and put through the requisite background check before scheduled for service

Ensures that all paid and volunteer staff are trained on accountability standards and youth protection policies and equipped to promote SM values within the ministry setting

Oversees the House Group System for all CCC campuses

TEACHING

Serves as the lead teacher for HS Ministries at the St. Charles Campus and House Groups System

Establishes yearly curriculum for High School ministry for all CCC Campuses

HOUSE GROUPS

Oversees the development and health of SC HouseGroup leadership team members, who are responsible for investing in adult and student leaders, identifying serving opportunities with Community Impact partners, and evangelizing to students at local area schools

Ensuring that each HS student at the St. Charles campus is actively being shepherded in a small group structure that is well staffed by volunteers, well equipped with curriculum, and strategically prepared for growth

OTHER DUTIES AS-NEEDED/DIRECTED BY THE STUDENT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR AND TEAM CAPTAIN

The St. Charles High School Pastor agrees to take on additional responsibilities as directed by the supervisor and as necessary for the continued development of the Student Ministries of Christ Community Church. These responsibilities will most likely
be added according to the gifts, passions and talents of the employee, designed to address the growing and changing needs of the ministry team and may be added at the initiative and discretion of the supervisor.

RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to and interacts most significantly with Student Ministries Director

Serves as a member of the Student Ministries Lead Team, which includes the Student Ministries Director/Team Captain, Creative Arts Director, Middle School Director and extension campus Middle/High School pastors

Develops mentoring/shepherding relationships with one or more same gender students

Interacts frequently with multi-campus and resource staff, including the SM Administrator

Helps recruit, schedule and supervise adult and student volunteers in support roles

Submits to the Senior Pastor and Board of Elders of Christ Community Church

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and ministry experience 5 years in one place in a similar role

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for use in a variety of settings from formal presentations and large community gatherings to informational meetings to 1 on 1 counseling or discipleship opportunities

Flexibility in scheduled work hours based upon special events and regular weekend services

Support of and participation in Community Impact and International Impact

Willingness to commit in membership to Christ Community Church within first 12 months of employment

Ability to fulfill the physical, mental and emotional requirements of the position, and work within the necessary work environments, as listed in the attached ADA task list, which is considered an addendum to this job description

Willingness and ability to comply with and support all policies, procedures, standards and statements outlined in the Employee Handbook, position papers and other governing documents created for Christ Community Church

About Christ Community Church

Beginning with a group of six families in 1984, Christ Community Church has grown to over 5000 weekend attenders, including our DeKalb Campus in DeKalb County, Blackberry Creek Campus in southern Kane County, and most recently, the Streamwood-Bartlett Campus in Cook County. A significant focus on reaching spiritually lost people has resulted in over 200 new believers being baptized each year. Christ Community had humble beginnings with services held in a rented movie theater. Weekly activities now take place in our 100,000 square foot St. Ch
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